Force Field
Description and Rationale
Use Force Field to examine what factors in the organization will support a proposed change and which will inhibit the change. This activity is best in a single team-sized group at any level of the organization, from senior leadership to delivery teams. Use Force Field as a planning exercise to create viable ideas to take into the next phase—Decide What to Do.[8]
Time Needed
45 to 60 minutes, depending on the complexity of the desired change under discussion. More complexity will take longer.
Facilitator Guide
The team defines a desired state they want to achieve. Work in groups no larger than five to identify the factors that could either constrain or enable the change they want. Examine the linkages between ...
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